Overview
- Diego Elías reached the CIB Egyptian Squash Open final after a semifinal comeback against Paul Coll, overturning a 4-11 first set to win 4–11, 11–8, 11–2, 11–3 in about 67–68 minutes.
- Mostafa Asal advanced to the final by beating Karim Gawad in straight sets and enters the match as the world No. 1 and favorite to claim a third consecutive Egyptian Open.
- The Diamond-level CIB Egyptian Squash Open staged its decisive rounds on a glass court before the Giza pyramids and the final is scheduled for Friday, October 16, with live coverage on SquashTV.
- Elías arrives in strong form as the 2024 world champion and recent Diamond-event winner, which reporters say makes him a credible threat despite playing Asal on home soil.
- A victory for Elías would add a Diamond-level title to his resume and carry national significance for Peru, while a win for Asal would extend his dominance at his home tournament and reinforce his No. 1 status.